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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.71, 35,484.45 and 14,535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.71, 35,484.45 and 14,535.71 is: 20,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.71 : 35,484.45 = 14,535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.71/35,484.45 = 14,535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.71x = 35,484.45 × 14,535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.71x = 515,791,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,791,674.71/25,713.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.01

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